What is the difference between an atom and an ion?

What will be an ideal response?


An ion is an atom that has become positively charged or negatively charged by losing one or more valence electrons or gaining one or more valence electrons, respectively.

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Once a scientific explanation has been established it never needs to be changed.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Moving wind that is free of sediment is enough to create a ventifact

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What is the minimum number of oxygen atoms present in an acetal?

A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3

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A winter precipitation maximum is characteristic of both the Mediterranean climate and the marine west-coast climate.

a. true b. false

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